Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry

This post arises due to an up and coming vacancy for a full-time Speciality Doctor.

This is a full-time post (10PAs) but there can be flexibility, depending on the needs of the successful candidate.

Main Duties of the Job :

The team consists of two full-time consultants, two Associate Specialists, and trainees supervised by the consultants. Colleagues collaborate closely, providing general support, cross-cover during leave, and sharing office space.
The core is part of the broader Community Mental Health Service (CMHS), comprising various professionals such as therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, mental health nurses, psychiatrists, and team managers.
We work collaboratively, particularly in complex cases and high-risk situations, through patient consultations, care planning, referrals, and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Formal liaison meetings with inpatient services aid in admissions and discharges. Training is available to align with our clinical model.

Job description

4 outpatient clinics per week as well as follow-up appointments there will an average of 2-3 new assessments including urgent assessments.
Attending the weekly meeting
Possible input into AOT patient care (small team)
Weekly meeting with Inpatient team to be attended if doctor has a patient in ward
Liaison with GPs and secondary care medical and non-medical staff
Mental Health Act Assessments. The post-holder, once he/she has attained appropriate approval, can act as the Trust Section 12 doctor for a proportion of MHA assessments in office hours arising from their catchment area.